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National Osteopathy Conference 2010
The place of Osteopathy in a changing healthcare system.
Melbourne, Crown Conference Complex
15 – 17 October 2010
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN. SCROLL DOWN TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This year’s conference will be held in in the thick of Melbourne's Crown Entertainment Complex. Once again, we have a great mix of speakers and events.
With over 20 hours of Continuing Professional Development the national conference is a great opportunity to engage with a range of health professionals and other osteopaths about practice, the health system and your business.
And finally (with national registration and minus the travelling registration woes) THE CONFERENCE WORKSHOP IS BACK!
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Core topics include:
Topics: Back Pain and patient expectations; Sports and Osteopathy: why sportspeople are embracing osteopathy and how to become involved; Principle/Associate Business Arrangements; Skin Cancer: Visual Warnings to look for and who to refer too; An explanation of joint replacement and its impact for recovery; pediatrics red flags; Depression: Taking care of your patients; National Registration and what it actually means for your day to day practice and Evidence-based medicine versus evidence-informed osteopathy: what do we know and how can it help us? Plus More.Speakers include: Beyond Blue, Professor Rachelle Buchbinder (Monash and Cochran Musculoskeletal Group), Denise Cornall (Academic VU), Robert Fendall (Chair OBA), Ben Field (President AOA), Gary Fryer PHD (Academic VU), Damien Guenerich, Melbourne Skin Cancer Council, Antony Nicholas (Executive Director AOA), Brian Nicholls (Academic VU), RMIT Masters Presentations, Tim Schnieder (Orthopaedic Surgeon), Sports Medicine Australia, Jason Stone
Draft Program can be seen here....
Core workshops:
Manipulation:
In this half day workshop we will explain and teach the core techniques for the busy practitioner who needs good results fast - pelvis, lumbars, cuddle and the cervicothoracic junction. Ran by a range of skilled osteoapths wanting to share their years of experience in this very hands on and dynamic workshop.
Visceral:
In this half day workshop experienced practitioners will explain and teach a variety of visceral techniques. Your many facilitators will make this workshop simple, fun and effective. Ran by a range of skilled osteoapths wanting to share their years of experience in this very hands on and dynamic workshop.
Events and Venues:
The Conference Venue:
Crown Conference Complex: If you’re looking for an intelligent, fully flexible conference room, look no further than The Crown Conference Centre. Every room features modern styling, clean lines and an abundance of natural light. You’ll also have access to the most advanced technology available, such as wireless internet connections, data technology, web-casting and video conferencing facilities. Furthermore, they offer dedicated exhibition floors, a built-in registration desk and two cafés.
The Confernce Events:
There are also two major social activities, being the welcome reception on Thursday 14th October and the conference dinner on the Friday night (15th October). This will allow delegates to mix and mingle pre conference, enjoy dinner together on your first day, but leave Saturday night free to enjoy the many delights Crown and Melbourne can offer.
Crown River Room - Welcome Drinks:
Inside, you’ll discover superbly appointed interiors, wth exceptional floor to ceiling windows. At night, the River Room really comes alive. You can truly enjoy the stylish private balcony, overlooking the sparkling city skyline and Crown’s signature Flame Towers. Such a view is sure to impress.
Studio 3 - Conference Dinner:
Dynamic. Contemporary. Vibrant. Welcome to Studio 3. This lively venue is fast becoming one of Crown’s most popular venues. When you step inside Studio 3 you enter another world. With four distinct areas of designer floor space you will find plenty of room to move, with a dance floor while the stylish and modern mezzanine level offers a private bar area overlooking the main floor.To create a truly exciting environment, Studio 3 features its very own private bar area. It also boasts a private outdoor deck offering unrivalled views over the Yarra River and Melbourne’s city skyline.
The AOA National Osteopathy Conference gives you a unique opportunity to hear from some of the world's brightest minds from osteopathy and other health or business related fields.
Registration Fees
Considering you get over 20 hours of CPD, welcome cocktails, full dinner and a great opportunity to share and learn from peers, this event is great value.
Full 3-Day Registration (with all events)
AOA and Affiliated International Members- $950
AOA Students Members - $750
Delegate Partner Package (only with full rego and for events only) - $280
Non- Members - $1300
Non- AOA Student Members $950
Single Day Package (per day, with no events)
AOA and Affiliated International Members- $350
AOA Student Members - $250
Non- Members - $450
Non- AOA Student Members $350
Terms and Conditions
National Osteopathy Conference Melbourne 2010 Terms and Conditions
Register here after reading the Terms and Conditions
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